The Executive Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola on Friday signed the Amotekun Corps Establishment Bill into law.The Speaker of the State Assembly; Mr Timothy Owoeye on Thursday evening transmitted the bill to the governor.

The House had on March 3, 2020 passed seek stakeholders’ contributions and suggestions on the bill. Oyetola,disclosed that the law signifies a declaration of war on criminals in the state and its environs, adding that the State is prepared to go to any legitimate length to ensure that criminals in the state have no breathing space. “He made this statement while signing the Bill at the Executive Council Lounge, Government Secretariat in Osogbo, the state capital.

 The Governor noted that the Law shall complement the Constitution and other laws setting up the various security agencies in guaranteeing the safety and security of the people and their property. He also expressed confidence that the law would further enhance the profile of Osun as the most peaceful state and preferred investment destination in the country.

Owoeye, while presenting the Bill to the Governor appreciated the Governor for the opportunity given to them to legislate on the bill and he believed that the assent of the governor on the bill will reduce drastically the security challenges facing the region and the State. He also noted that the legislature have done the necessity in considering the bill letter to letter.